Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Bill L. Hale
August 26, 2026
Billy L. Hale, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on April 28, 1930, in Middletown, Indiana, to Fred and Winnie (Lovett) Hale. Bill graduated from Middletown High School in 1948 before heading off to Louisiana Tech University, where he made his mark as a...
Jennifer Lynn "Jenny" Evans
August 24, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Evans, 53, of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on December 10, 1972, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. She was a homemaker.
Jenny was baptized into Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on December 10, 1977. Growing up...
Bruce G. Powell
August 24, 2026
Bruce G. Powell, 63, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a strong and brave battle with cancer. Born on October 27, 1962, to Phillip G. Powell and Loretta (Kimmerling) Powell, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Anderson.
Bruce graduated from Anderson High School and later married the love of his life, Teresa Welch. Together, they built...
Darrell Gene Riley
August 23, 2026
Darrell Gene Riley, 88, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on March 14, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to Richard W. and Dora Dean (Wash) Riley. He retired as an auto body service and repair technician. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with...
Linda Lou Godbey
August 23, 2026
Linda Lou Godbey, 77, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her son's home on August 23, 2026. Born on August 4, 1949, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Frank and Ethel Wortham, Linda lived her life with a heart full of love and a knack for nurturing everyone around her.
Linda had an infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. She was...
Christina Kay Mann
August 22, 2026
Christina Kay Mann, 76, of Anderson passed away on August 22, 2026. Christina was born on July 8, 1950 in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late Noble and Winnie (Satterwhite) Myers.
Christina married her loving husband, Kenneth D. Mann, Sr. and the two were married for many years until his passing.
Christina loved dogs, collecting knick-knacks, and watching the weather channel. Most importantly,...
John W. Simmermon
August 22, 2026
John W. Simmermon, 70, of Lapel, passed away August 22, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born May 17, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to WIliam M. and Betty L. (Huston) Simmermon. He was a 1974 graduate of Lapel High School. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in agriculture economics from Purdue University in 1978.
He...
Billy Lee "Bill" Jarvis Sr.
August 21, 2026
Billy Lee "Bill" Jarvis Sr., 79, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.
He was born on June 8, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to Rosemary Jarvis. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He retired after many years of being a truck driver and...
Robert Dean "Bob" Chaney
August 19, 2026
Robert Dean "Bob" Chaney, 70, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories with his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Robert, affectionately known as Bob or Bobby, was a proud Lapel High School Bulldog, graduating with the Class of 1973. Following high school, he was selected as a Delco Remy...
Carl B. Scott
August 18, 2026
Carl B. Scott, Pendleton, Indiana passed away August 18, 2026 at Fall Creek Retirement Village in Pendleton. He was a kind and thoughtful man. He was born October 16, 1927 in Shelburn, Indiana to Roy and Florence Scott.
He joined the United States Navy and served during WW II as a metal worker. He later served in the United States Naval...
Gloria Jean Lusk
August 18, 2026
Gloria Jean Lusk, 81, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 1, 1945, to Norma Jean Elliott and Robert Edgar Elliott.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Norma Jean Morris and Robert Edgar Elliott.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dennis Lusk;...
Stacey Nichole Magee
August 17, 2026
Stacey Nichole Magee, 47, of Wilkinson, left us too soon on August 17, 2026. Born on March 18, 1979, in Greenfield, IN, she was the joyful daughter of Hughie Coomer and Cynthia (Mayhugh) Henderson.
Over the years, Stacey was well-known for her fun-loving personality and served as a bartender, where many people came to know her warmth and energy. When she...
Connie Lynn Rector
August 16, 2026
Connie Lynn Rector, 80, a longtime resident of Pendleton, passed away on August 16, 2026 at her home. Connie was born on August 30, 1945 in Anderson to the late Wayne and Eileen (Rumler) Scott.
Connie graduated from Pendleton High School in 1963 and then went on to obtain her masters degree from Ball State University. Connie owned and operated Gaia...
Irmgard M. Dix
August 13, 2026
Irmgard Magdalena Dix, 81, of Anderson passed away on August 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Irmgard was born on March 14, 1945 in Wurzburg, Germany to the late Carl Adam and Annarosea Heil. She married the love of her life, Leslie Albert Dix, and the two were married for many years.
Irmgard loved to cook and share her meals...
Bill Baker
August 12, 2026
Bill Baker, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home in Pendleton, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and a community filled with memories of a life well-lived.
Bill enjoyed the simple things in life and had many interests over the years. An avid outdoorsman in his younger days, he loved camping, horses and spending...
Albert V. Schulte
August 11, 2026
Albert V. Schulte, 88, of Anderson, passed away on August 11, 2026.
Albert was born on January 12, 1938 in Anderson to the late Albert H. and Edna (Hiles) Schulte. He graduated from Markleville High School in 1956 and then went on to serve in the United States Army until his honorable discharge. Albert was working for the CXS railroad when...
Doris A. Gedeon
August 10, 2026
Doris Anne (Durbin) Gedeon of Pendleton, Indiana, died at home on August 10, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 96 years old.
Doris was born October 22, 1929, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She was the oldest of 5 children. During the Great Depression, her family moved back to their farm in North Dakota. While her family...
Susan Marie Patton
August 10, 2026
Susan Marie (Sue) Patton, 66, of Pendleton, passed peacefully on August 10th following a brief illness. Sue was born December 16th, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana to Blair and Phyllis (Redick) Finkenbinder who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved infant daughter, Megan Suzanne.
Sue was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, a 1982...
Rickie Joe Moyer
August 9, 2026
Rickie Joe Moyer, 70, of Anderson, passed away on August 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent. Born on January 19, 1956, in Elwood at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, he was the son of the late Carroll E. Moyer and Louise D. Partlow.
Rickie was a dedicated construction worker who took great pride in his craft. He also proudly served in the...
Diana H. McMullen
August 8, 2026
Diana H. McMullen, 75, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home in Lapel, following a brief illness.
She was born on September 9, 1950, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Vainus C. Hull and Ruth H. (Heath) Askvig. She was a 1968 graduate of Noblesville High School. She retired as a billing special at St. Vincent Health System.
She...
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